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SUMMARY:Conventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nUseful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers\, Stayman and Garbage Stayman\, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nConventions You Need to Play\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nOvercalls\nMarch 8\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nBlackwood and Gerber\nApril 5\n\n\n\nStayman and Garbage Stayman\nApril 19\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nMay 3\n\n\n\nMinors Suit Bidding When Partner Opens One Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nPreempts Extended\nMay 31\n\n\n\nHelp Suit Game Tries\n\,June 7\n\n\n\nJacoby 2 Notrump\nJune 14\n\n\n\nControl Showing Cue Bids\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:North American Pairs: Flight B District Finals
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URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/north-american-pairs-flight-b-district-finals-3/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Polish Your Basics
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nReview and refine your bidding in this class for second year students or players who have been away from the game.  Expand your understanding of the new style of bidding as we explore auctions that are not discussed in many bridge courses. Written by Pat Harrington \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Polish Your Basics\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nCategorize Your Strength! How declarer uses discards. Quick losers.\nSeptember 15\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nSeptember 29\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nOctober 13\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nOctober 27\n\n\n\nThe single raise and help suit game tries.\nNovember 10\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises-Why four-card support?\nNovember 24\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a strong major raise.\nDecember 8\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nDecember 15\n\n\n\nResponder’s only forcing bid.\nJanuary 12\, 2016\n\n\n\nWhen a New Suit by Responder is NOT forcing.\nJanuary 26\n\n\n\nNotrump and stoppers.\nFebruary 9\n\n\n\nTwo over one responses – some rules change. Chicago Scoring\nFebruary 23
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-12/2015-09-15/
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SUMMARY:Play Like A Pro
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nDebbie Rosenberg\n(408) 320-4473\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This Intermediate/Advanced -Advanced level course covers the areas of defense where Debbie believes competitive players can make the biggest improvement in their results. While no pro gets every problem right\, there are many problems that every pro would get right. Start nailing those\, and stop making declarer’s life easy. \nLectures\, if any\, are short. There is lots of practice\, and much discussion of how to defend like an expert bridge player. Instructional notes\, as well as copies of the deals played in class\, with analysis\, will be emailed (hard copy on request). \nAll of the lesson materials assume “Standard” carding and opening leads. In most cases you will be able to practice your own signaling methods if you attend with a regular partner but you will be required to make standard leads. Signaling discussions will focus on how a particular situation should be defined (count\, attitude\, or suit preference)\, rather than which method is best. \nWhile it is ideal to attend this course with a partner\, it is not required. \nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required. Once you are registered\, you will be emailed several sets of notes for reference. These will cover “Standard” leads and signals\, as well as other basic concepts that intermediate+ players should be familiar with. \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\nDefend Like A Pro\nThursday Afternoons\n4:15 PM to 6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nCounting Points & Distribution\nOctober 2\, 2014\n\n\nCounting Declarer’s Tricks\nOctober 9\n\n\nDiscarding\nOctober 16\n\n\nCount & Suit Preference Signals in Action\nOctober 23\n\n\nSecond Hand Play\nOctober 30\n\n\nThird Hand Play\nNovember 6\n\n\nWhen to Switch Suits and to What Card\nNovember 13\n\n\nDrawing Inferences\nNovember 20\n\n\nPossible makeup date in case of schedule change\nDecember 11\n\n\nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis. If you must miss a class please do not send a substitute in your place.\n\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $200 to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready to dazzle them with your declarer play? This Advanced level course deals with a variety of elements of card play in both Notrump and suit contracts. While the main focus of each lesson is declarer play\, many aspects of bidding and defense is also discussed. This course assumes you are already well-versed in the basics (counting winners in NT\, losers in suit contracts\, etc.). \nLectures\, if any\, are short. There is lots of practice\, and much discussion of how to think like an expert bridge player. Instructional notes\, as well as copies of the deals played in class\, with analysis\, are emailed after each lesson. Printed copies are available upon request. \nIt is not necessary to attend with a partner. Please do not send a substitute if you will be missing a class\, as there will be helpers on hand to fill in if needed. This is the only location and time when this course is being offered\, so unfortunately there are no makeups available. \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nThis is the same Advanced level course which received rave reviews in both spring and fall of 2012. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay Like A Pro\nTuesday Afternoons\n4 PM to 6:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to choose the “master hand” when playing a suit contract\, and then plan accordingly.\nOctober 1\, 2013\n\n\n\nSuit establishment in trump contracts – make the most of your long suits.\nOctober 8\n\n\n\nPercentage plays & combining your chances (otherwise known as “decisions\, decisions”).\nOctober 15\n\n\n\nTrick one in notrump – play the right card from dummy!\nOctober 22\n\n\n\nHold up & avoidance plays in notrump – when\, how long\, etc?\nOctober 29\n\n\n\nHandling entries – learn how to be in the right place at the right time\, with both basic and advanced techniques.\nNovember 5\n\n\n\nCounting the opponents’ hands – use what you see and what you don’t see to put together the pieces of the puzzle.\nNovember 12\n\n\n\nStrip and endplays – lots of fun\, and not as complicated or obscure as you may think.\nNovember 19\n\n\n\nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required.\nPlease hold November 26 as a possible makeup date in case of necessary schedule change or cancellation.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/play-like-a-pro/2013-10-01/
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SUMMARY:The Play's The Thing  (Tuesday Evenings)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nDebbie Rosenberg\n(408) 320-4473\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This Advanced – Intermediate/Advanced level course is intended for experienced duplicate players\, who have already taken at least one of Debbie’s advanced-intermediate courses. It is ideal for those who have attended both Play Like a Pro and Defend Like a Pro. There will be no single focus\, so you’ll need to be on your toes – just as when you play competitively. \nEach session will include several practice deals\, which will review many of the themes covered in those previous courses. Copies of the deals played\, with detailed analysis\, will be emailed after each lesson. \nYou may attend with or without a partner. If you must miss a class please do not send a substitute in your place. You may make the class up on the other date it is taught\, space permitting (if the class is full\, you may still audit). \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Play’s The Thing\nMonday Afternoons\n3:45 PM to 6 PM\nTuesday Evenings\n6:45 PM to 9 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nApril 29\, 2013\nApril 30\, 2013\n\n\n\nLesson 2\nMay 6\nMay 14\n\n\n\nLesson 3\nMay 20\nMay 21\n\n\n\nLesson 4\nJune 3\nMay 28\n\n\n\nLesson 5\nJun 10\nJune 11\n\n\n\nLesson 6\nJune 17\nJune 18\n\n\n\nPossible makeup dates in case of schedule change:\nJune 24\nJune 25\n\n\n\nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required. \nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis.\nThere will be no class on May 13 and May 27.\nThere will be no class on the first Tuesday of every month due to other events at our location.\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $130 to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/the-plays-the-thing-tuesday-evening/2013-04-30/
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SUMMARY:The Play's The Thing
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nDebbie Rosenberg\n(408) 320-4473\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This Advanced – Intermediate/Advanced level course is intended for experienced duplicate players\, who have already taken at least one of Debbie’s advanced-intermediate courses. It is ideal for those who have attended both Play Like a Pro and Defend Like a Pro. There will be no single focus\, so you’ll need to be on your toes – just as when you play competitively. \nEach session will include several practice deals\, which will review many of the themes covered in those previous courses. Copies of the deals played\, with detailed analysis\, will be emailed after each lesson. \nYou may attend with or without a partner. If you must miss a class please do not send a substitute in your place. You may make the class up on the other date it is taught\, space permitting (if the class is full\, you may still audit). \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Play’s The Thing\nMonday Afternoons\n3:45 PM to 6 PM\nTuesday Nights\n6:45 PM to 9 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nApril 29\, 2013\nApril 30\, 2013\n\n\n\nLesson 2\nMay 6\nMay 14\n\n\n\nLesson 3\nMay 20\nMay 21\n\n\n\nLesson 4\nJune 3\nMay 28\n\n\n\nLesson 5\nJun 10\nJune 11\n\n\n\nLesson 6\nJune 17\nJune 18\n\n\n\nPossible makeup dates in case of schedule change:\nJune 24\nJune 25\n\n\n\nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required. \nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis.\nThere will be no class on May 13 and May 27.\nThere will be no class on the first Tuesday of every month due to other events at our location.\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $130 to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/the-plays-the-thing/2013-04-29/
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